Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #200
Word (Wort)

der Finger

Translation (Übersetzung) finger
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈfɪŋɐ]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
A1 body part hand
Refers to a finger on the hand. Often used in idioms.

Finger - German Nouns - Finger Meaning - Finger Translation - Finger Nouns Examples

Finger is a German Nouns

Learn Finger meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Finger is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Finger Examples (Beispiele) in English

Finger examples with English translations. See how to use Finger in sentences. Finger example sentences in English below.

Er hat sich in den Finger geschnitten.
He cut his finger.
Everyday accident.
Sie zeigt mit dem Finger auf die Karte.
She is pointing at the map with her finger.
Giving directions.
Die Finger sind kalt.
The fingers are cold.
Describing temperature.

Finger — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Finger — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Using 'Finger' as feminine
    Der Finger
    Finger is masculine in German.
  • Plural 'Fingern' instead of 'Finger'
    Die Finger
    Plural is same as singular but with article 'die'.

Finger Word Family - Finger Related Words - Finger Family Members

Finger Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Finger word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Finger family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Finger related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Diminutive (Verkleinerungsform)
Fingerchen
Meaning: little finger
Example: Das Fingerchen des Babys ist winzig.
Noun
Compound (Zusammensetzung)
Fingerabdruck
Meaning: fingerprint
Example: Die Polizei nahm seinen Fingerabdruck.
Noun

Finger Usage - Finger Collocations - Finger Idioms - Finger Synonyms - Finger Antonyms

Finger Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Finger Collocations (Kollokationen)

Finger collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Finger word combinations and how to use Finger with other words naturally.

mit dem Finger zeigen
to point with the finger
High frequency
sich in den Finger schneiden
to cut one's finger
Medium frequency
die Finger kreuzen
to cross one's fingers
Medium frequency

Finger Idioms (Redewendungen)

Finger idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Finger with meanings and explanations. Master Finger expressions used in everyday German.

jemandem die Daumen drücken
to keep one's fingers crossed for someone
Literally 'to press thumbs for someone', meaning to wish someone good luck.
sich die Finger verbrennen
to get one's fingers burned
To suffer negative consequences from a risky action.
keinen Finger krumm machen
not to lift a finger
To do nothing to help.

Finger Synonyms (Synonyme)

Finger synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Finger and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Finger similar words and their usage.

Fingerglied
Meaning: finger joint
Low similarity

Finger Antonyms (Antonyme)

Finger antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Finger. Discover Finger opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Zehe
Meaning: toe

Finger Semantically Related Words - Finger Contextually Related Words - Finger Thematically Related Words

Finger Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Finger semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Finger. Explore Finger related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Finger contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Hand Daumen Zeigefinger Mittelfinger Ringfinger kleiner Finger

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